Ellington Unified

Connecting through activities, advocacy, and support.

Ellington Unified believes that everyone can have a sense of belonging within our community by connecting families, schools, and others through activities, advocacy, and support. Our hope is to strengthen the Ellington community for youth with disabilities & their families.

Upcoming Events & Programs

WHERE EVERYONE SHINES WEEK: March 27th - April 1st

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All of Ellington is shining a light on inclusion for children with disabilities!

Celebrate Ellington's first Where Everyone Shines Week from March 27th to April 1st. There will be opportunities for every person to shine their own light, in their own way, to symbolize support towards children with disabilities. For a week, this light can shine from a home to a store to a classroom.

Ellington Unified has thoughtfully planned a week full of events to promote inclusion for children with disabilities. Local business are invited to shine a light on resources. Educators and students will partake in school-wide themes. EYS will be selling apparel. Every age and every ability can join!

Our vision is for the light on inclusion to shine through out the town.

Set up light displays in your yard,

Hang lights in your windows,

Post pictures wearing glowsticks,

Purchase Ellington Unified branded apparel,

Get creative with how YOU shine.

All events by Ellington Unified are for every age and every ability to join!

Week Schedule

MONDAY: March 27th

ABC's of Special Education Presentation by CPAC. Parents of children with disabilities will learn how to become more active participants in their children's education. This session will include information on evaluations, record keeping, Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504, and dispute resolution.

Child care included.

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abcs-of-special-education-ellington-ct-tickets-513269562077

TUESDAY: March 28th

TAKE OUT TUESDAY

Support the local businesses that support Ellington Unified!

WEDNESDAY: March 29th

WELLNESS WALK

Go for a walk and see how Arbor Park shines!

THURSDAY: March 30th

UNIFIED BASKETBALL GAME

Ellington Unified vs LuAnn's Lattes

Ellington Middle School

6:00pm

FRIDAY: March 31st

Sensory friendly game with the Hartford Wolf Pack

XL CENTER 1 Civic Center Plaza Hartford, Connecticut 06103

7:00pm

$5 gets donated to the Miracle League of Northern CT

SATURDAY: April 1st

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES

The Ellington Hall Memorial Library invites you to bring your friends and families and enjoy popcorn and a movie. We will lower the volume and leave some of the lights on.

Finding Dory - 11:00am - Rated PG - Register: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=HALLMEM&curID=627261&CFID=75486649&CFTOKEN=103db31c4a72d875-357188D7-D4AE-528A-5350A96B802A423E

Wonder - 2:00pm - Rated PG - Register: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=HALLMEM&curID=627278&CFID=75486649&CFTOKEN=103db31c4a72d875-357188D7-D4AE-528A-5350A96B802A423E

Get Involved

Spring

Unified Spring Lacrosse Clinic

Have fun, make new friends, develop skills, in an inclusive atmosphere. The basic fundamentals of throwing, catching, cradling,and shooting will be covered. Players do not need their own equipment, materials will be provided. Just bring your water bottle.

All ages and abilities are welcome!

Saturdays April 22nd - May 10th

9:00-10:00am

Pinney Fields (small fields)

*Register through Activenet starting on 2/20/23

http://apm.activecommunities.com/ellingtonrec/Activity_Search/4981

Best Buddies Walk

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Check-in: 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 9:45 AM
Walk: 10:00 AM
Celebrate Until: 12:00 PM

Dunkin’ Donuts Park
1214 Main St,
Hartford, CT 06103

Sign up under the Ellington Unified team: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/ct/

Summer

Resources

Resource Guide to Navigating the World for Persons with a Disability

Kids Books about Disabilities & Differences

Unified Sports in CT

Hi there, my name is Olivia Wright, I am trying to get my Gold Award for Girl Scouts and I am trying to make a difference in my community, I chose to focus on the lack of Unified Sports in our area of Connecticut. Therefore, I have created this list of Unified sports in Connecticut for you so you can utilize some of the services on this pamphlet and get some exercise and have fun! I hope you use it to have some fun with other kids and play some of these Unified sports.

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